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Gastroenterology and Hepatology

The Gastroenterology and Hepatology Unit (GEHU) is a specialist referral department, split into four streams including;
General Gastrointestinal
Liver - Hepatology
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
Interventional Endoscopy
Access to our services is through GP referral only.
There is a high demand for our services, so we ask you to make every effort possible to contact us if you are unable to attend your appointment or procedure.

Colonoscopy involves a long, thin flexible tube passed through the rectum into the colon. It allows the doctor to inspect the large intestine and perform specialised procedures such as biopsies and removal of polyps.

Before your procedure you will need to prepare your bowel and modify your diet.

You will receive instructions for diet modifications and the Bowel Preparation by post. Bowel Preparation can be purchased from your local chemist and the amount you will require will be outlined in your instructions. We do not supply Bowel Preparation.

EUS involves a long, thin flexible tube with an ultrasound probe tip passed through the mouth to the stomach and first part of the small intestine. It allows the doctor to view detailed images of the pancreas and obtain biopsies.

ERCP involves a long, thin flexible tube that is passed through the mouth to the stomach and first part of the small intestine, called the duodenum. A cannula is then passed through the tube and dye is injected to the area. X-Rays are then taken to allow the doctor to study the ducts of the pancreas and liver.